I know that the challenge is for just a week but doing this for one week will make it a habit and i
...I use meditation to gain awareness over my thoughts and emotions. I just observe what I am feeling and thinking. I wonder if there is a way to take it further. Like where are these thought and emotion comes from and what causes them.
The most valuable technique I’ve found is from Pena Chödron. She advises to drop the story line and experience the feelings thoughts by
...I made my morning routine very well but it`s hard for me to do same with night routine. Do you have any suggestions to make it easier to form my night routine?
Write down your night routine. Like what do you want to do at night and also set a time(start time and end time)
...I just can’t find the willpower to actually complete the things, but I love the sound, so out of laziness I click them to hear the sound, but never get around to doing them. How can I get around this subconscious stubbornness and actually use the app as it was intended?
In the (amazing) book The Power of Habit, the author breaks down habits into 3 components: the cue, the routine, and the reward.
...I can’t seem to quiet my mind during meditation. How do I just STOP thinking. Also how do I prevent myself from falling asleep in the process?
First, take a few deep breaths. Be mindful that you are relaxed, calm and safe. You are beginning the process of letting go
...How will this meditation session effect not only me, but others around me?
When I meditate, I am able to give back more to the groups that I care most about. I can be a better
...How to help myself meditate in the evening, when there is so much chaos around?
I like to do a short yoga session to connect a bit more with myself. Maybe have a cup of tea and
...How long should I meditate for?
20 minutes twice a day, ideally. But as long as able, 5 minutes is better than none!
...How long should I do a guided meditation for?
You should do it for as long as it is, but remember it’s more about using that time to let go of stress,
...How long do you usually meditate?
I meditate with the Daily Calm app. Their meditations are about ten minutes. I also say morning prayers beforehand, so that’s another 5-10
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